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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.97, 941.47 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.97, 941.47 and 491.30 is: 736.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.97 : 941.47 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.97/941.47 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.97x = 941.47 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.97x = 462,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,544.21/627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.57

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